This trip, had a less than happy ending. I always try to avoid driving along side of the semis, knowing the danger of flying tire rubber. Alas, to my amazement, as I sped up to pass a big rig, his left front tire blew out, sending a shower of rubber fragments again toward my windshield. However, anticipating this kind of problem, I swerved sharply to the left, into the 3rd lane which was clear, trying to avoid the huge chunk of tire heading my way. I successfully avoided the impact, but the woody teardrop didn't fare as well. As I swerved sharply to the left, the trailer did a brodie to the right, sliding directly under the belly of the semi trailer and into the path of the rear double duels. As I caught site in my rearview mirror, the monster trailer tires engulfed the woody teardrop and all that I could see was a shower of splinters and heard the roar of it's distruction, as I tried to maintain control of the tow vehicle. The TD trailer was flattened in an instant and the woody body was absolutely gone forever.
I managed to somehow, control of the car, with only the tube of the tongue still attached to my reciever hitch, skidding along on the pavement, as the semi somehow maintained control, as we slowed to a stop on the shoulder of the freeway. All I could think of, was how my comfortable little 10 year old teardop, was now just a mangled pile of rubble. Alas, 6 months of teardrop construction, was now just a memory and the many memorable adventures are now just a thing of the past. I had enjoyed many wonderful times in it, met many like-minded TDers and I will remember them always. There will be no replacing what was once was a great part of my life. I am devistated.
Now, if anyone reading this has a tear in their eye, I must tell you that April Fools Day is my favorite day of the year, and all of the above bloviating, is just a bunch of Bull Sh** and I hope you have a wonderful April Fools Day. (too)
Roly, I hope i GOT-CHA this time.
You Bass Turd
